Will the garbage company pick up paint, paint cans, motor oil, pesticides and other hazardous waste?

No. They do not pick up hazardous waste. However, the city does host two annual Household Hazardous Waste Days in April and Sept each year. During this event, Hoover residents are allowed to bring items for disposal that normally are not accepted in their regular trash. Items such as paint, oil, old gas, many types of batteries, pesticides, etc. The dates of this event will be posted on the website as soon as it is finalized each year - usually in March.


Note: If you will bring paint to a solid and the can is completely dry, it can be placed with your regular trash. It must be completely dry with the lid off. You can speed up this process by adding cat litter, sand or sawdust.

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1. How do I establish garbage service for my new home?
2. Who do I call for limb, brush, large bulky items collection?
3. Will the garbage company pick up paint, paint cans, motor oil, pesticides and other hazardous waste?
4. Why was my trash or recycle bin not emptied?
5. Who do I contact to have a broken or missing garbage or recycle bin replaced?
6. Will my live Christmas tree be picked up at the curb?
7. How do I prepare my yard waste for collection?
8. How do I dispose of refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other appliances which have chlorofluorocardons (freon)?
9. Which holidays will the garbage and recycling not be collected?